Picture of Dorian Gray, The (Gonzalez)

Oscar Wilde's classic meditation on decline, narcissism and the search for youth is wonderfully adapted as a one-act by Gloria Gonzalez. Simple yet dramatic staging makes this a perfect choice for inclusion in a night of one-acts or for competition.

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Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Oscar Wilde's classic meditation on decline, narcissism and the search for youth is wonderfully adapted as a one-act by Gloria Gonzalez. Simple yet dramatic staging makes this a perfect choice for inclusion in a night of one-acts or for competition.

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As with all novels condensed to one-act plays, it is hard to capture the core of a story. This adaptation of 'Dorian Gray' manages to hint at the larger picture of Wilde's novel, but the script will need ample assistance from lighting and sound to really showcase the horror story Dorian's life becomes.

Also worth noting, the character of Basil, who paints Dorian's ill-fated portrait is here written as a female character. I believe this to be a mistake.

All that said, it is a well written piece, that certainly has potential to effectively present Dorian Gray's story in forty minutes or so.